Design and Technology Teacher / Drama and Arts Teacher

Job description / Role

Our client who is a new and different IB international school is looking for a Design and Technology Teacher as well as a Drama and Art/Drama and Theatre Teacher. They are committed to providing a high-quality, customised education in a supportive, caring, and collaborative learning environment. They believe education has to be dynamic, creative, constantly evolving, and open to different and better ways of thinking "Ideas don’t stand still, and neither do we". They facilitate the free flow and interplay of ideas and equip their students with the skills to embrace them, apply them, and grow with them.

This is an exciting opportunity to suit an innovative professional with exceptional teaching skills, excellent knowledge of curriculum, and a delight in being part of the founding teaching team of this exciting School. Your understanding of pupils’ strengths and needs is essential, as is the creation of a positive learning environment in the classroom. In addition, your role is to develop and foster the appropriate skills, leadership capabilities, and social abilities to enable their optimum development in accordance with their age, ability, and aptitude; and to partner with parents for a wrap-around approach to pupil support.

General Responsibilities:
· Committed to inspiring and developing every student
· Outstanding role models who embody our School and the UAE’s cultural heritage, values, and vision.
· Excellent classroom managers who create learning environments that are safe, supportive, and motivating to all learners.
· Committed to personal and professional ethics, exemplified by integrity, respect, fairness, and commitment, with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
· Professional collaborators and communicators with students, parents, and colleagues in order to inspire and support progressive learning.
· Experienced at incorporating appropriate resources and making innovative use of learning technology.
· Actively using varied assessments to inform teaching, evaluate student progress, and provide guidance for furthering students’ knowledge, skills, and understanding.?
· Responsible for own professional growth by reflecting on performance, identifying development needs driven by up-to-date educational research, best-practice pedagogical approaches to teaching and learning, planning and proactively engaging in relevant professional development.
· Experienced in the best global educational practices.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:
· The successful candidate will have the ability and experience to teach the subject(s) for all grade levels, preferably with IB Curriculum experience (although not essential – training will be given)
· Essential qualities will include the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team and to present to parents, pupils, and colleagues a warm, engaging, and approachable personality. Reliable and respectful at all times.
· The successful candidate will have a university degree and teaching qualification from a recognised academic institution.
· The successful candidate will hold subject and professional qualifications that are acceptable to the KHDA to teach in the subject area.
· A distinguished record of teaching, flexible and adaptable to the varied demands of working in a premier school, showing the capacity for creativity and innovation across and beyond the curriculum.
· A strong record of professional development and ability to demonstrate a positive and proactive attitude towards participation in CPD and the School’s PDR and appraisal processes.
· Able to work successfully under pressure with excellent organisational skills.
· A confident and competent user of IT in the classroom and for administrative purposes.
· Proactive in all aspects of School life through participation and support.
· Able to present a professional image in line with the high expectations of the school.

Our clients are looking for Teachers who are able to start in August 2022.

About the Company

CODA Talent is a global search consultancy built on the fundamental belief that “people are our greatest asset.” With over a couple of decades of experience, CODA has a solid understanding of how-to do-good business. Our network is global and consists of Directors, CEO’s, VP’s, Senior Managers and Business Leaders. We pride ourselves on securing top talent for business-critical positions often in difficult to fill territories on a permanent, freelance or fixed term contract basis.

CODA's innovative talent solutions utilize the key elements of Contingency and Executive search tailored to the specific requirements of our clients. We support the ‘Nationalization Drive’ which is a key component of the ‘social inclusion’ agenda of many countries today. Our clients see the need to work with a focused and truly dedicated partner to identify the best talent. Across the globe we support public and private sector organisations with experienced national hires from within our network who we have worked with over the years.

CODA also supports Women in Leadership: With extensive experience of connecting people we have had the privilege to meet and network with some of the most talented women across the globe. From Leadership to Entrepreneurship to Technology, CODA Talent plays an active role in the identification of key women who are making a remarkable impact in the industry. We support women to achieve their full potential and we encourage our partners to be a part of this initiative.